Kendo Brands Inc.
TEMP Part Time Packaging Production Artist
Kendo Brands Inc., San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Job Description
ABOUT KENDO
Kendo Holdings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world's largest luxury group. A play on the words "can do", Kendo has become the hub of creativity and next generation beauty product development for global Sephora channels and selective retailers outside of Sephora.
Through original development, collaborations and acquisitions the Kendo stable of brands will always be creative, inspiring and innovative. A dynamic engine of speed, expertise and market-savvy, the Kendo team continues to redefine the beauty industry through great product, great storytelling, great retail and direct-to-consumer partnerships. This shows up in everything we do and in what we stand for:
"Can Do" Spirit: We work together to make our wildest dreams a reality: As entrepreneurs, we embrace optimism and find creative ways to reach our goalsAdvocacy, Diversity, and Inclusion: We recognize and celebrate the full spectrum of personal identities. We create safe spaces so everyone's voice is heard. We listen with humility and act with courage.Storytelling: We tell authentic stories like no, one else. It's our key to inspire trust and build relationships, rallying, our people, partners, and consumers around our brands.Resilience: We embrace challenges as opportunities. Change is ever- constant, and agility is our strength.Product Excellence: We put the consumers first: We constantly raise the bar to create products of the highest quality that everyone just has to have.The salary range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00 per hour based upon a San Francisco location.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position will report to the Director of Packaging Print Production. The experienced Packaging Production Artist will be a team player who is fast, accurate and organized that can seamlessly join a highly productive and fast paced studio environment. Having a keen eye for design, typography and attention to detail, the Packaging Production Artist must feel comfortable following strict brand guidelines as well as be able to manipulate graphics creatively when necessary. A thorough understanding of structure/dielines is also necessary.
Role is 24 hours/week - 3 days/week on-site. May flex to more hours based upon business needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Create Print-Ready Mechanicals according to brand guidelines for the following:Packaging - Secondaries, Primaries, Ancillaries, etc. as well as any otherRelevant related print marketing materials
Be comfortable using hands and tools to mock up pre-production samples and comps; also doing basic photo retouching and 2D renderings using Photoshop and Illustrator.REQUIREMENTS
Must have Production Artist experience in Packaging with excellent typography and relevant experience5-7 years of experience in the field or in a related areaPackaging experience in the beauty industry preferredManagerial experience a plusComp/prototype studio experience is preferredThorough understanding of various printing processes and manufacturing techniques for both primary and secondary packagingKnowledge of common industry printing processes and manufacturing techniquesLight photo retouching and 2D rendering skillsProficient in the following software:
IllustratorPhotoshopInDesign
Thrive under pressure while managing multiple projects in a face paced environmentHighly motivated and able to take initiativeOrganized and detail-orientedA passion for beauty, fashion and cosmetics
ABOUT KENDO
Kendo Holdings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world's largest luxury group. A play on the words "can do", Kendo has become the hub of creativity and next generation beauty product development for global Sephora channels and selective retailers outside of Sephora.
Through original development, collaborations and acquisitions the Kendo stable of brands will always be creative, inspiring and innovative. A dynamic engine of speed, expertise and market-savvy, the Kendo team continues to redefine the beauty industry through great product, great storytelling, great retail and direct-to-consumer partnerships. This shows up in everything we do and in what we stand for:
"Can Do" Spirit: We work together to make our wildest dreams a reality: As entrepreneurs, we embrace optimism and find creative ways to reach our goalsAdvocacy, Diversity, and Inclusion: We recognize and celebrate the full spectrum of personal identities. We create safe spaces so everyone's voice is heard. We listen with humility and act with courage.Storytelling: We tell authentic stories like no, one else. It's our key to inspire trust and build relationships, rallying, our people, partners, and consumers around our brands.Resilience: We embrace challenges as opportunities. Change is ever- constant, and agility is our strength.Product Excellence: We put the consumers first: We constantly raise the bar to create products of the highest quality that everyone just has to have.The salary range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00 per hour based upon a San Francisco location.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position will report to the Director of Packaging Print Production. The experienced Packaging Production Artist will be a team player who is fast, accurate and organized that can seamlessly join a highly productive and fast paced studio environment. Having a keen eye for design, typography and attention to detail, the Packaging Production Artist must feel comfortable following strict brand guidelines as well as be able to manipulate graphics creatively when necessary. A thorough understanding of structure/dielines is also necessary.
Role is 24 hours/week - 3 days/week on-site. May flex to more hours based upon business needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Create Print-Ready Mechanicals according to brand guidelines for the following:Packaging - Secondaries, Primaries, Ancillaries, etc. as well as any otherRelevant related print marketing materials
Be comfortable using hands and tools to mock up pre-production samples and comps; also doing basic photo retouching and 2D renderings using Photoshop and Illustrator.REQUIREMENTS
Must have Production Artist experience in Packaging with excellent typography and relevant experience5-7 years of experience in the field or in a related areaPackaging experience in the beauty industry preferredManagerial experience a plusComp/prototype studio experience is preferredThorough understanding of various printing processes and manufacturing techniques for both primary and secondary packagingKnowledge of common industry printing processes and manufacturing techniquesLight photo retouching and 2D rendering skillsProficient in the following software:
IllustratorPhotoshopInDesign
Thrive under pressure while managing multiple projects in a face paced environmentHighly motivated and able to take initiativeOrganized and detail-orientedA passion for beauty, fashion and cosmetics